Journal typescript, 1997

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Cyprian Marsh papers (1829-1996), primarily offers four journal fragments, written in 3" x 6" notebooks. Together, the fragments provide an account by Marsh of his learning about the Book of Mormon in 1829, his early religious doubts, and his subsequent conversion to the LDS Church. He describes his preaching and proselyting experiences in New York state and environs and mentions the names of his fellow missionaries and converts, as well as the troubles in Nauvoo and the forced exodus of the Saints. Included are itemized lists of expenditures and family genealogical material. A typescript of the main text of the journals, in addition to photocopies, has been prepared by library staff for patron use. Accompanying the journals are an 1842 certificate of Marsh's ordination as an elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints signed by Joseph Smith, Jr., Marsh's ordination as a Seventy in the LDS Church, a short history of family ownership of the journal (written by Leah Wilson Morgan), and several loose notes thought to be written by Cyprian Marsh.

The original journal and the certificate of ordination have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used. Also stored in Reserve is a leather storage pouch.

Dates

1997

Conditions Governing Access

The original journal and the certificate of ordination have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used. Also stored in Reserve is a leather storage pouch.

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.